Category Archives: Auto Accidents
3 Types of Car Accident Injuries That Are More Likely to Be Misdiagnosed
Being in an auto accident is one of the most stressful and frustrating experiences in any person’s life. However, things can get even worse when your car accident injury is misdiagnosed. There are certain injuries and conditions that are more likely to be misdiagnosed than others. We will list three types of injuries that… Read More »
Can You Seek Compensation After a Car Accident if You Weren’t Wearing a Seatbelt in Florida?
Would you be eligible to seek compensation if you were injured in an auto accident but were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision? Does the fact that you failed to buckle up prevent you from recovering damages in Florida? Your Failure to Wear a Seatbelt Does NOT Preclude Recovery in… Read More »
How is Fault Determined in Shoulder of Road Accidents in Florida?
Occasionally, a motor vehicle may pull over to the side of the road. Reasons why vehicles stop on the side of the road vary from one case to another. Some may be required to pull over because they were stopped by the police, while others must stop on the roadway or highway shoulder after… Read More »
6 Warning Signs That Could Indicate Delayed Car Accident Injuries
Contrary to popular belief, car accident injuries are not always apparent right away. Many symptoms may take days or even weeks to manifest themselves. After a car crash, the human body generates both adrenaline and endorphins, which can reduce the victim’s pain while increasing their energy levels. This can result in delayed injuries following… Read More »
Is ‘Autopilot’ a Defense to Avoid Drunk Driving Charges in Florida?
As an increasing number of motorists begin to rely on the “Autopilot” system, which can steer the vehicle, change lanes, and adjust speed, among other features, can the use of Autopilot be used as a defense to drunk driving in Florida? In a recent drunk driving accident in Arizona, an impaired car driver confirmed… Read More »
How You May Be Able to Sue an Aggressive Driver for Road Rage in Florida
Road rage is a serious – and very dangerous – thing problem should not be belittled. Driving itself can be hazardous in Miami and other parts of Florida, but aggressive drivers can make it considerably worse. Road rage incidents are a common occurrence in Miami, which – bizarrely – recently ranked among the best… Read More »
Skip Pita Selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Skip Pita of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement…. Read More »
Randy Weber selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List!
Congratulations to Randy Weber of Pita Weber Del Prado for being selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers List! Only 5% of lawyers achieve this prestigious recognition. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional… Read More »
Miami Chain-Reaction Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles: Determining Liability
Any car accident is a scary and traumatic experience, but these crashes are even more catastrophic and violent when they involve more than two vehicles. Determining who is responsible for a multi-vehicle accident is a tiresome and complicated experience, as multiple parties may potentially be at fault. Here at Pita Weber Del Prado, our… Read More »
New Texting While Driving Law in Florida Takes Effect October 1, 2019: What You Need to Know
Florida, which sees nearly 50,000 motor vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving per year, was among the last states to implement primary texting while driving ban. The law, which took effect on July 1, allows law enforcement officers to stop motorists who are texting while operating a vehicle. Previously, texting and driving was not… Read More »
